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Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-02-26

corporation counsel for Hoboken, which posi-
ton he has also held In Jersey City. he was
the speaker Of the state assembly in 1S6s-69,
g member Of the state senate In 1874 and its
president in 1877, and, finally, governor OF
the state. Intellectually he Is one Of the
strongest men in New Jersey. He Is well
known AZ a brilliant speaker both from the
platform and at the banquet. His post pran-
dial efforts are always brimful of wit and
happy thought, while he has talked before
every conceivable variety Of public meeting.
Like Chauncey ii. Depew, he has been an
trishman, a German, a Puritan father, a son
OF the revolution, etc, whenever duty. and
the presence of a good dinner and bright
company demanded it.
William j.. Sewe1l, who Is at present a
raprpeentatiya IF Nov, $500 T.. a., TrrsSna
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-02-26
A NAVAL. TERROR.

Description of the Proposed New Dyna-
mite Cruiser.
The London Times says that athe most in
fernal triumph Of American ingenuity" is the
dynamite gunboat recently contracted for
and now being built by William Cramp. of
Philadelphia. Four years ago Lieut., Ia
linsky was detailed by the government to ex.
pertinent witha pneumatic gun capable Of
throwing dynamite. His experiments have
proved SO successful that a vessel armed with
such guns is about to be constructed.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-02-26
Beer Yeast for tn. scurxx,

The experiments with beer yeast, made by
pr. Heer, the attending physician of the
penal institution at Rather, proved conclu-
slveiy that in moro than 400 cases pure beer
yeast would rapidly cure scurvy, and that its
use was without danger or even the slightest
unpleasant consequencex-Public Opinion.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-02-26

delphia on Oct. 8.
1886. His 1aw
studies g pur-
sued in tho Office Of
District Attorney
Ashmead, OF Phila-
delphia,an he was
admitted to the bar
In 1857. In the
Same year he re-
m oved to New
York and. began
the practice OF law
there. Eight years
after he was ad-
mitted to the New
Jersey bar, and
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-02-26
Advia to underf.r.r.

The Stroud gives this good advice to
undertakers: Don't let a false modesty pre-
vent you from presenting your bill before tho
obligation becomes old and your customers
sorrow for tho departed has been SO far az
'hausted as to allow no sympathy fofSyour
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-02-26
The STEVENS BATTERY.

How tie Most Formidable of Ironciads
Went to the junk Shop.
The suggestion is often made Of late that
what New York harbor needs to protect it
from attack is a floating fortress that can be
moved aroun SO as to block the constantly
changing channel Of the harbor or follow an
enemy up to The city in case he ran past the
outer forts. There would be many adj
vsntages i'll the possession of such a fortress.
though a low estimate of its cost would be
a.. ONO.OQ
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-02-26

for The first time
the clerical looking
gentleman appear
in the circus ring
would have been
surprised had he
opened the per-
formance with
prayer, and his
clothing was of the
minis tie cut.
But Pops broad.
cloth coat did not
belle the man; it
covered on of
natures gentle
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-02-26

camera Of a photographer; the old, the ugly,
the obscure, the deformed delight in multiply
ms their likenesses on cardboard, even more
t.iant.o the> young, the beautiful, the famous
and the well hade.-Ouida in North Ameri-
can Review.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-02-26

Abraham LfRcoin's Abstcmiousness.
4 reader of The Times, of Philadelphia,
heard a man say that abraham Lincoln fire.
9Eently went upon sprees in the company of
Stephen A. Douglas" and wrote to Col.
Gt.Clnre asking if this was true. The answer
was: FNo man who knew Mr.. Lincoln ever
accused him of indulging In spreea. He was
aiwaysA very abstemious man, and he was
i;evcr accused Of ~intoxication during his life,
tiriaH
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-02-26


States senate, was
born In Ireland in
1886. Left an Dr.
phnn at an early
age, he cafne to the
United States in
1851, and for some
time was employed
as q common labor
or. He next drifted
into the merchant
marine and made
several voyages;
but abandoned the;
sea utter a few
years and then 10
Gated in Chicago.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-02-26
o WHITAKER.

The Famous Circus Ring Materials
Many Accidents.
Is has been given to few people to he seen
and known of more men than to Pop Whit
taker, of whom a portrait is here given. He
has been a circus ring master since the youth
full days of our grandfathers, and now be IS
dead.
Pop Whitaker was made for a minister, so
far as appearances went; and sixty years OF
the wear and tear of circus life only served to
confirm the mans looks in that mold. Even
in his coffin this was noticeable. Few who saw
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-02-26
On n. Es.t s,d..

On tho EaSt Side.
In all cities the east sides Of the street are
tho business sides. This Is because ia winter
1t is the warmest side of the street, sad in
summer the coolest. Globe Democrat.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1887-12-17
ELKo TOWNSHIP.

Justice Of the Peace. ...,,......L. K. MORGAN
Constable. a.. -. :. ...........H H. MoADAMs
seAoo, :.FIsssE & f, 1gEF5s T1ET5s
(..... ..JAMES RUSSELL.f
n
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-10-14
Quaint Savings of a Gambler

As doc" Martin, 8 widely known gam
bier, is dying at his home in Cincinnati,
The Enquirer of that city narrates few
of his quaint sayings, as follows:
No more even-tempered person ever
lived than DOC" His originality is re-
markable. Yesterday, i'll though he was,
and scarcely able to hold up his head, he
was the same old Doc. Looking out of a
window, he noticed coming along the av-
enue small-sized horse hitched to bug
gy. The clatter of the horses hoofs
could be heard square away, and from
the noise one would imagine that he was
going at break-neck speed. But he
wasn't. Instead, he was scarcely moving.
Doc looked at the animal few minutes.
smile curIed about his lips. Then he
remarked:
''Great horse, isn't it? He could trot
upon g plate"
Some rich stories are accredited to Doc.
Twenty-Five years ago he landed In this
city. he came here from Newark, o.
He had been a farmer, and selling out his
place came here. 1t was not long until
he had spent all of his money by playing
it against the green cloth. Later he
cropped into faro game on VINE street
as a dealer. 1t was poor game
How do you like your game, Door,
Marsh Siddons asked him one day.
"Gamer'-. l would rather be out
holding horse on dark day IN the
rain
At another time he was at Hot Springs.
1t was in the early days Things were
coming little tough for him and his
friends One day they were seated IN
front of a small hotel A large hog,
with an enormous, lengthy head came a.
long.
Great heavens isn't that long headed
hogyn remarked one of the party.
'.They have got TO be long-aeaded to
get along down here" was Docs quiet
reioinder.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-10-14

A party of deep-water Baptists held a
service off the Canadian river bank OPP
posite the head of Grand island last Sun
day, says the Boston Courier. There
were some ten or dozen converts mostly
women. One of these was afraid of
drowning and she had her suit lined with
cork from neck to heels, but she didp t
say anything about it. The service pro
ceeded without hitch and it came Sis.
ter Jones turn to be immersed. The
minister waded out into the stream lead
ing the sister by the hand and repeating
the ritual. Whom they got waist deep
Sister Jones had much difficulty in keep
ing her feet on the bottom and the
deeper she waded the more this trouble
increased but she didn't want to say
anything.
All at once however, the current took
her off her feet and threw her lengthwise
on the surface of the water. The mini
ster grabbed her and tried to pull her
under. The current was every instant
dragging her out. The minister clutched
frantically at the fair convert who was
herself struggling to assume an uprihtg
position, but without success. The mini
ster felt himself getting out of his depth
and screamed for help, but no one offer
ed to come out; the current was very
swift. The minister looked around and
saw that he was slipping rapidly down
the river; he couldn't touch bottom.
With a superhuman effort he swung him
self up, and seated himself on his fair
raft, and wildly fourished his arms to
the people on shore, who were fading
now into mere specks.
This is horrible, said the minister .ook-
ing around on the waste of waters; in
three hours we'll be over the falls, Sister
Jones, let US sing something in this try
ing hour.
Sister Jones, who had been emitting
shrieks like steam calliope only shrek
ed the louder, and the minister struck
up in a rich. tremulous tenor, Rescue
The Perishing. He had hardly finished
the first stanza when steam yacht hove
in sight and bore down on them in res
ponse to the gestures of the minister,
and in fifteen minutes they were rescued
in an exhausted condition. The clergy
man is perhaps thinking of becoming a
congregationalist,w while the young con
vert is so backslidden that fears are en-
tertained she will become an infilel.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-10-14
GUNS FOR SAYAGES.
They Use Firearms on Festivei Occasions but
Cannot Use Them III War.

They Use Firearms on FestiveI Occasions but
Cannot Use Them III War.
The rapidity with which the use of
fire arms is spreading amosg savage
people show more forcibly than anything
else the great changes that are following
in the wake of tbs explorer, says the
New York Sun. Many thousands of
natives in the heart of Africa, who in the
days of Spoke and Baker, knew no wea-
pons except the bow and arrow and lance
now have their cheap muskets and ample
supplies OF ammunition, brought to
them from Zanzibar by large Arab cara
vans. Emin Pasha is surrounded by
tribes who have discarded their own arms
for the weapons of the white race. The
fact that guns are being so extensively
introduced into Africa might before this
have a marked and disastrous effect
upon some of the white enterprises were
it not that none of the tribes of equator
ial RIGA has yet learned to make pot
elt use of their new wea pons.
Stanley tells of the wild, aimless and
harmless firing of the Zanzibaris, who
have handled guns for years, Baron Won
Schewerin says that the Congo natives,
who are buying guns by the thousand,
nee tuSlE pONuSE W duu 10 the NOISE VI
festive occasions, and still use their as
segais and arrows in warfare. This is
not surprising when it is remembered
that they are skilled in the use of their
native weapons, while guns in their hands
like fourth of July toy cannons are little
more than dangerous playthings. The
Congo state does not permit the import
alton of percussion or other improved
firearms and the natives are able to buy
only fint-iocks, made especially for the
African trade.
Lieut.. kund describes Congo tribe
whom he regards as remarkably skilled
in the use of ths bow and arrow. At
distance of sixty PAGES he saw them
bury their arrow heads side by side in
the trunk of a tree. The two famous
dwarf tribes of the Congo basin are
noted hunters, and do not hesitate to
e tack the elephant or the ferces. game
Of the jungle with their arrows and Ian
ces.
Mr.. Flegle tells of two Niger tribes
who are usually at war. Though one of
them Is armed with bows and arrows
vhie the other uses guns, the tribe which
relies on the native weapons is almost
always victorious.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-10-14
TIE SALE p'ARMS.
The Growing Taste for Fencing Among the
Young Men of France

Young Men of France
OF late the taste for fencing has spread
to an extraordinary degree here, writes
Paris correspondent of the London Life.
Every lad of eighteen Is already swords
man and at twenty has tolerable mastery
of his weapon. ! speak, of course Of
young men belonging to the better class.
Frenchmen had always a natural liking
or the rapler but they seldom prscticed
1t so assidously as they do now. During
the quiet, easy going reign of Louis Phil
lppe fencing went almost completely out
of fashion. Sixteen and seventeen years
ago,tbe duelists in Paris were confined
to a.ittle group of fiery spirits who were
looked upon with pronounced distrust by
quiet people. Since then the political
earthquake which has shaken the country
has mixed society in such singular way
that quarrels and disputes more or less
serious have become an every day occur,
ance. And as the duel is the only tri-
bUnal to which men moving in French
society can appeal without forfeting the
consideration OF his equals the study of
fencing has revived. Some people hold
that it is sign of restored military ardor
a thesis which can hardly be sustained,
venture to think. The young gentleman
who spends two hours every day in the
sale d'drmS learns nothing there which
would render an order to march with his
knapsack on his back toward the frontier
q whit less disagreeable. The only effect
produced by the general passion for fen
cling which l can perceive, is that the
character of 6ueling has undergone
radical change. In former times hostile
meetings were not so harmless as they
have become. But every professor of
the art at present inculcGlates a system
of attack and defence which reduces 10
the lowest point the probability of seri-
Gus injury. The swordsmau who desires
to escape a thrust avoides lunging,
stretches out his arm to its full length;
parties with the hand and wrists, makes
sembance of passes and the
instant his weapon ceases to touch that
of his opponent springs back with the
agility of a roe-buek. Such cautious
tatics as these render serious wounds on
either side next to impossible and mini
mise the danger of dueling. When the
hand or wrist is scratched it Immediately
becomes so heavy from the loss of blood
however tritiing, that the injured man is
physically dlSables from continuing the
combat; the sergeon in attendance an
nounces the fact with due solemity, and
theu the seconds repair tC the nearest
inn to draw up the process verbal, in
which honor is DECLARED to have been
amply satisfied. But if the combatants
are to fight with the savage fury that
characterized dueling here in former
times and if the use of the left hand is 20
come into play those prudent tatics &C
auired in the fencing room will prove a
snare. The Grenoble offender has been
castigated by public opinion, certainly,
but there is no sufficient guarantee that
his treacherous of fighting may not find
imitators and until it can be discovered
the duelists of the boulevard feel far
from comfortable,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-10-14
Too Late.
Bits.

"My mind is made up. No power can
stop me. Life is q torment. l can stand
this no longer" and Clarence de Timber
ger rushed wildly to cupboard IN the
room, seized a bottle on which was label
with the inscription POISON"
For my sake, Clarence" cried his wife.
in piteous tones: "for my sake desist.
O. Clarence, remember the love l have al
ways borne you. Think or my agony,
darling and pity me-"
NO. said Clarence, in a determined
voice; 81 cannot dare not stop. Life
is made mockery to me. Through all
the long watches of the night / lie in des-
pair, trying in vain to sleep. If you had
been guided by me, it would not have
been so; but you needed not my suffer
ing. 1 will not reproach you; but knew
the end would come sometime, and now 1t
has arrived. Ny tortured soul can stand
no more Aud Clarence de Limberger
moved quickly towards the open case
ment through which the pale moon peered
in upon this once united household with
sadness and pity.
All, how tranquil and beautiful appear
ed the sky. How calm and serene the
moon which so soon was TO gaze upon the
face of death!
In ohs HAoHf
de Limberger made one more appeal TO
her husband.
s'Oh, Clarence, / beseech you, be not
rash. Turn not from me and leave me in
bitterness and gall. Have pity Clarence,
oh, have pity" and the franzied woman
seized his arm and chung to 1t in an agony
of despair, while shower of tears chased
each other down her cheeks
TOO late" he said, II cold, stern
tones, as he saturated a lsrge-sized piece
of cake which he had procured from the
cupboard. with the contents of the bottle.
A moment later he turned calmly away
from the window, and said in chilling
tones
There it's done"
And Flora de Limberger. with wild
scream, fell fainting ct his feet
Il was morning. The strong orb of
day was shining brightly in the east.
when two persons stepped from the rear
door of the de Limberger mapsioR-
Casting his eye around, while ciabot-
zeal grin of satisfaction Illuminated his
countenance, one of them spoke
sThere, John, remove the carcase-
expect my wife's pet cat won't hold any
more opera festivals in our back yard"
and then Clarence de Limberger-for II
was he-slipped out of the back gate and
went down to business
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-10-14
Uappy Homes.

Much has been written and said about hOv %
make home happy The mOralist and the preach
er have hackneyed this theme until it would
seem nothing more remained to be said Bat
tile philosophers have gone far out of their way
10 account for the prevalence of ill-assUrted
couples and unhappy homes. and have over
looked the chief cause. Most Of the unhappiness
of married life can be traced directly TO those
functional arrangements to which women are
subject. In nine cases out of ten the irritable,
dissatisfied and unhappy wife is sufferer from
some female complaint" trial of DR.. Pierce Is
Favorite Prescription will produce more domestic
happiness than a million sermons or philosophi.
cal treatises II cures all those peculiar weak
EeSses and ailments incident to women. It is the
guarantee from the manufacturers, that it viii
give satisfaction in every case, or money will be
refunded. See guarantee printed on wrapper en-
closing hottie
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-10-14
, Sore Threat or Cough. if 81
Man wants but little here peIow

luI WANTS llldA lllllc SllpuS
This is especially true of purge. The average
man woman does not precisely banker for 1t,
as Il rule but when taken, wishes it to be prompt,
sure and effective. DIR. Pierce's Pleasant Purga-
ave Pellets leave nothing to be desired in point
of efficacy and yet their action is totally free
from any unpleasant symptoms, or diSagreeable
after effects. Purely vegetable, perfectly harm
less.
Waybacll Man-Au this talk about the benefits
of high license is nonsense. What want to see
i'll Omaha is prohibition
Omaha Man-It can't be enforced.
mo matter, I'll never rest until we get PROM
bition."
Are you temperance orator."
We'll no. keep the only drug store at Rum
CrOsSincgi
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-10-14
A Mule and his Friend.

One of the appurtensnces of the Pot
zero fire department, says The San Fran
cisco Chronicle, is mule of exceptional
size and remarkable intelligence, called
Paddy Ryan. He has something of a
history, and has always been connected
with and owned by the city fire depart
ment. When the alarm bell rings the
mule instantly draws the staple which Sc.
cures the chain thrown across the stable
this releases him and he at one runs tC
his place at the pole; then he draws an
other pin, which permits the harness to
drop, and he calmly waits for the stoker
to secure it.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-10-14
"ConstanIy Hawking and Splitting"

THOMAS J. RUSHING, Esq, 1909 Pine Street.
ST. LOuLs, No, writes: ~ was great sufferer
from catarrh for three years. AT times ! could
hardly breathe, and was constantly hawking
and splitting, and for the last eight months
could not breathe through the nostrils. |
thought nothing could be done for me. Luck
lily, was advised 10 try DR.. Sagcs Catarrh
Remedy, and | am now well man. / believe
1t TO be the only sure remedy for catarrh now
manufactured, and one has only to give IL Il
fair trial to experience astounding results and
permanent cure"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-10-14
Mr.. and Mrs. Worth Adjust their Misunder-
standing.

BARABoo, Oct. 1O.-Announcemept OF
the marriage of Daniel W. Worth to his
recently divorced wife, Mrs. Augusta
Worth, creates no little surprise in circles
where the parties are known. The wed
ding occurred at Prairie du Sac. Worth
is the man whom the Baraboo G. A. r.
post court-martialed for kissing his hired
girl. This expose coupled with other
difficulties, resulted in dI> orse, which
was granted to Mrs. Worth at the term of
the Sank county circuit court just closed
at Baraboo. 1t appears thai Mr.. and
Mrs. Worth have adjusted their nniSunder'
standing.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-10-14
Three Bottles Cure Casarrh.

ELI ROBBINS, Runudn =. o., Columbia Co.,
Pa, says: My daughter had catarrh when
she was five years old, very badly. 1 saw DR.
Sages Catarrh Remedy advertised, and pro.
cured a bottle for her, and soon saw that ID
helped her: third bottle effected a perIna-
nent cure. She is now eighteen years old and
sound and hearty"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-10-14
"UntoId Agony from Catarrh.,

Prof. w. HAUsNER, the famous mcsmcrist.
of Hhdcd N. T., writes; "SOmo ten years ago
| suffered untold agony from chronic nasal
catarrh. Ny family physician gave me up Hs
incurablc and said | must die. My case was
such bad one, that every day, towards sun
set, my voice would become so bSarse | could
barely speak above a whisper. In the morning
my coughing and clearing of my throat would
almost stranglc me. by the use of DR.. Sages
Catarrh Remedy, in three months, was u well
man, and the cure has been permanent"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-10-14

Jack-@Ethel, am ashamed of you- l
saw that Frenchrusn in the conservatory
kissing you repeatedly. Why disn't you
tell him to stopf" Ethei-I couldn't
jack Jack-"You couldn'tf Why not.'
Ethel-sI can't speak French-'-Judge-
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-10-14

Since my husband was mixed up in that d.
yorce case. said Mrs. Cantwen, The has made
more money by his literary work than his min is
teriaI fees amount to-
Indeed" exclaimed Mrs Cobwigger; what
kind Of literary work does he do, may askI"
Why" replied the good mans better half, he
writes those unsolicited testimonials for soaps
and patent medicines"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-10-14

LYoS's Patent Metallic stifeners prevents
boots and shoes from running over, ripping ID
the seams or wearing unevenly on the heels.
Il don't see how you can think of all those in
Ieresting things to write about" said a subscrib
10 the editor OF country weekly, whose
paper is zinc plated on four sides. Don't you
get tired sometimes, mentality" ION. yes, OF
course replied the editor, assuming care-Norn
LOOK. but to a man who loves his profession as
1--we Dine mere mental WEAKNESS IS nothing"
The Frazer Axle Grease Is the very best A
trial wili prove We are right
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-10-14

He didn't get it.-Traveler, TO paper boy
Here, gimme Century" Paper boy-"Cut or
uncutf" Traveler-"Do they come both waysf"
Boy-"Yep" Traveler-''Then gimme one with
the war articles cut out"